I tried this recipe to learn what browning the rice did to the texture. While not quite crunchy, the rice has a distinct crispiness that Carrie and I both like. 2 Cups rice 3 Cups chicken broth 3 TBS Tomato Paste (Italian) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 […]

Dough for steamed, meat-filled dumplings.

Introduction: Extraordinarily flavorful. You really need to use Arborio rice for this dish to work. Arborio plumps up and gives the dish a creamy texture you won’t get with other rice. “Arborio” may be the fine print with “Risotto” rice dominating the label, but you should be able to find it at most grocery stores. […]

I like my stuffing cooked outside the bird. This recipe works well as a side for turkey or pork. Ingredients: • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter • 1 teaspoon powdered onion • 6 cups diced cored tart green apples (such as Granny Smith) • 1 tablespoon dried […]

Ingredients 3 lb. sweet potatoes ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar, loosely packed 1 cup milk 2 beaten eggs 6 TBS butter, cubed 2 tsp vanilla Marshmallows Directions 1. Scrub and peel sweet potatoes. 2. Cut off and discard woody portions and ends. 3. Cut potatoes into cubes. 4. Cook covered in boiling water […]

Ingredients 1 ½ lb. sweet potatoes ½ cup sugar ½ cup milk 1 beaten egg 3 TBS butter, cubed 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup flour 2 TBS butter Directions 1. Scrub and peel sweet potatoes. 2. Cut off and discard woody portions and ends. 3. Cut potatoes into cubes. 4. […]

From Epicurious 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter5 cups chopped onion (about 3 large)2 cups chopped celery8 cups diced cored tart green apples (such as Granny Smith)1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground allspice5 1/2 cups herbed cubed stuffing mix (about 10 ounces)   Sauté sausage in […]

From bon appatit Servings: 2 1/2 pounds Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy 2 1/2 lbs zucchini, peeled, trimmed and sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces. 1 onion thinly sliced, or 1 tsp onion powder2 TBS kosher salt2 cups vinegar, preferably Champagne, but white works1 cup sugar1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp […]

4 Servings, easily doubled Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 40 Minutes Difficulty: Easy 1 pound of fresh carrots 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar Salt and pepper Peel the carrots and cut them into thick slices. Drop them into boiling water for about 20 minutes or until they are as tender as you […]

12 large garlic cloves – peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature 8 cooked bacon slices – chopped 3 pounds small red-skinned potatoes 4 teaspoons dried sage Fresh sage sprigs for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 400? F. Combine garlic an oil in small ovenproof dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake until […]

from simplyrecipes.com Servings: 2-4 Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Difficulty: Easy 1 pound asparagus3 tablespoons plus one teaspoon butter1/2 cup chopped shallots1 cup arborio rice1/2 cup dry white wineAbout 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable stock for the vegetarian version)1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper Prep the asparagus by […]

2-4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp white pepper1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp onion powder1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp cayennevegetable oil Drop cubed potatoes in boiling water for 7-10 minutes.Mix spices in medium bowl.Drain potatoes and stir into spices.Add oil to pan to a depth of 1" and heat to 350 degrees.Add […]